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Hauliers and couriers miss out on green benefits
by Rosie Beasley | 20 May 2010
Despite a raft of incentives for businesses to cut their carbon footprint the transport industry is losing out, according to haulage industry insiders.
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Government releases new building regulations
by Rosie Beasley | 20 May 2010
This month the government has released updates to the Building Regulations for existing and new dwellings in England and Wales.
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Corporation tax cut announcement expected tonight
by Josh Hall | 19 May 2010
Chancellor George Osborne is expected tonight to announce a reduction in corporation tax from 28 per cent to 25 per cent.
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Payment protection insurance misery continues for many self-employed
by Josh Hall | 19 May 2010
Complaints regarding payment protection insurance (PPI) topped the list of cases brought before the Financial Ombudsman Service last year.
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PAYE deadline today, but employers confused over filing methods
by Josh Hall | 18 May 2010
Employers must file their annual returns by midnight tonight in order to avoid financial penalties.
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Mixed news for buy-to-let investors as mortgage lending jumps
by Josh Hall | 18 May 2010
Mortgage lending was up by 45 per cent in March when compared with the same month in 2009, according to new figures released today.
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Tax changes 'allow self-employed to offset more transport costs'
by Josh Hall | 17 May 2010
Self-employed people can now offset the full cost of a new motorbike or scooter against income tax during the first year of ownership, according to a new campaign group.
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Emergency budget announced as cuts are considered
by Josh Hall | 17 May 2010
The Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will present its ‘emergency Budget’ on 22 June.
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UK SMEs get new small business minister
by Josh Hall | 14 May 2010
Mark Prisk MP has today been appointed small business minister within the new Liberal Democrat-Conservative coalition government.
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New coalition readies VAT increases
by Josh Hall | 14 May 2010
Retailers and other businesses have been warned that VAT is likely to rise as a result of the coalition government’s emergency budget, expected within 50 days.
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